Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading
Posted 1 week ago by TRP Recruitment ltd
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading role is a 12-month maternity cover position focused on optimizing trading performance for the UK e-commerce channel within a fashion-led business. The successful candidate will blend commercial acumen with analytical skills to drive seasonal planning, inventory strategy, and collaborate with various teams to enhance the online customer experience. This position requires a strong understanding of merchandising and trading in a fast-paced environment. The role is pivotal in ensuring the right products are available at the right time to meet sales and conversion targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy, delivering against sales, margin, stock and conversion targets.
- Lead OTB management, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions to maximise sell-through and stock efficiency.
- Shape category-level merchandising, pricing and NOS strategies, balancing trend, availability and commercial performance.
- Manage the online product and launch calendar, overseeing seasonal, replenishment and in-season buys.
- Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies, supporting peak periods and key fashion moments.
- Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews, translating data into clear, commercial actions and insight.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years' experience in merchandising or trading within fashion e-commerce or omnichannel retail.
- Strong commercial mindset with advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently interpret trading data.
- Proven experience managing OTB, stock flow and in-season trading in a fast-paced fashion environment.
- Confident, collaborative and adaptable, able to step in quickly and influence cross-functional teams.
Salary (Rate): £45,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Retail
We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading to join our fashion-led business on a 12-month maternity cover. This role sits at the heart of the online operation, owning trading performance across the UK e-commerce channel and ensuring the right product, at the right time, in the right place. Blending commercial instinct with strong analytical thinking, you will drive seasonal planning, in-season trading and inventory strategy, working closely with Buying, Digital Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver a compelling, customer-first online proposition. This is a 1 year maternity cover role
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy, delivering against sales, margin, stock and conversion targets.
- Lead OTB management, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions to maximise sell-through and stock efficiency.
- Shape category-level merchandising, pricing and NOS strategies, balancing trend, availability and commercial performance.
- Manage the online product and launch calendar, overseeing seasonal, replenishment and in-season buys.
- Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies, supporting peak periods and key fashion moments.
- Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews, translating data into clear, commercial actions and insight.
Person Specification:
- 8+ years' experience in merchandising or trading within fashion e-commerce or omnichannel retail.
- Strong commercial mindset with advanced Excel skills and the ability to confidently interpret trading data.
- Proven experience managing OTB, stock flow and in-season trading in a fast-paced fashion environment.
- Confident, collaborative and adaptable, able to step in quickly and influence cross-functional teams.